Strategic Sourcing Manager - Stellant Systems

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Internal Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Management

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary Range: $92,185 - 155,000 DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

• Lead materials planning team to ensure material availability for production in accordance with customer and organization’s expectations
  Proactively Manage key and critical supply partners for from product introduction through mass production.
• Lead efforts on 2nd sourcing for critical suppliers
• Develop and manage supplier relationship, conduct supplier reviews to ensure suppliers are meeting commitments.
• Manage supplier schedules by identifying and tracking critical component changes and lead-time analysis.
• Ensure parts availability does not drive supplier performance
• Assist in contract packaging, site selection and executing the RFQ process.
• Ensure quotes are received, reviewed and POs are placed in a timely manner
• Develop national and local distribution channels to create strategic partnerships via RFP / RFI process
• Plan and participate in all audits and inspections
• Perform RFP, cost analysis, negotiations, and selection of all vendors
• Approve all spend associate with commodities and facilitation of forecast/spend planning.
• Execute purchase requests in advance to support production schedule
• Ensure proper movement of material by means of stock transfers and requests for order fulfillment
• Identify and communicate gaps to production schedule and help in resolving those gaps
• Ensure material cost meet program budget expectations
• Help reconcile gaps in ERP signals downstream from top level customer demand
• Manage performance to supply chain leading indicators
• Ongoing development and administration of procurement and relationships with our internal and external customers
• Optimize/streamline business processes to improve efficiency across the supply chain organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 10+ years Experience with DoD/Aerospace
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP and inventory management systems/software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to address audiences at varying levels.
• Strong project leadership and/or management skills in a fast-paced environment with hanging priorities, and an ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification
• 2 years of Material Requirements Planning experience
• 1-2 years of Sales and Operations Planning experience

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).